山西大都督阎第三名誉奖章。 61.5 毫米; 30.75 克。正面:山西大都督阎;反面:第三名誉奖章 。漂亮无瑕,赏心悦目的金灰色包浆。上将阎锡山从1911-49年管辖山西省。从名称及交叉双旗的特点而判点此枚奖章应出自民国早年时期。
CHINA. Shanxi. Medal of Honor, Third Class, ND (ca. 1912-26). VERY FINE. 61.5 mm; 30.75 gms. Obverse: "3rd class honor medal"; Reverse: "Military governor of Shansi Yen". A nice wholesome problem free example with attractive golden grey patina. Governor Yen Hsi-shan (Yan Xishan) was a warlord who ruled Shansi province in northwest China from 1911-49. Based on the title and style of the crossed flag we can circa date this piece to the early Republican era.